CDL Training School

Who Can Become a CDL Training School?

Any person, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, association, or other legal entity engaged in giving driving instruction to ten (10) or more persons per calendar year for the purpose of meeting requirements for CDL licensed driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles in the State of Georgia, except an accredited Board of Education Program or College operated by this State, county, or municipality.

If you are interested in becoming a certified CDL Training School, you will be subjected to the following federal and state rules and regulations:

Code of Federal Regulations parts 380, 383, and 384

CDL Rules and Regulations

Commercial Driver Training Schools

Requirements

• Completed CDL Training School Application.
• GAPS fingerprinting for all applicants (owners, partners, officers, stockholders).
• $25 non-refundable fee.
• $10,000 Surety Bond per location (exempt for governmental entities).
• Liability Insurance ($100,000/$300,000/$50,000, DDS as holder; exempt for governmental entities).
• Certificate of Occupancy or Fire Code Inspection (under 90 days old).
• Unexpired Business License.
• Certificate of Incorporation or DBA registration.
• with supporting documents.
• Business hours, CDL curriculum, and 62,500 sq ft training range (gravel/concrete/asphalt).

How To Apply

1. Register for your criminal background check through the   Georgia Applicant Processing System . 
2. Please submit your application packet by mail, along with fees and all supporting documents to the following:

Georgia Department of Driver Services
Attn: Regulatory Compliance - CDL Unit
2206 Eastview Parkway
Conyers, GA 30013

Application Process

Please complete the application packet in its entirety to enable us to complete the process in a timely manner.  It is advisable when mailing to use certified or mailing that can be tracked.  Our goal is to complete the processing of your application within 30 business days.  Once the application and supporting documentation are received, we will contact you within 7-10 business days.

Who Can Become a CDL Training School Instructor?

Any person employed by a certified CDL Training School to give driving instructions to students for the purpose of meeting commercial driver’s license requirements in the State of Georgia.

Individuals interested in becoming a certified CDL Training School Instructor will be subjected to the following federal and state rules and regulations:

Code of Federal Regulations parts 380, 383, and 384

CDL Rules and Regulations

Commercial Driver Training Schools

Requirements

• Completed CDL Instructor Application .
• GAPS fingerprinting for background checks.
• $30 non-refundable fee.
• Certified MVR from all states licensed in the past 5 years (except Georgia).
• Signed lab report (within 30 days) for drug screening (amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, opiates, phencyclidine).
• Signed Medical Card.
• Employment letter from a DDS-certified school (within 90 days).
• Pass DDS instructor training and exam.

How To Apply

1. Register for your criminal background check through the Georgia Applicant Processing System .
2. Please submit your application packet by mail, along with fees and all supporting documents to the following:

Georgia Department of Driver Services
Attn: Regulatory Compliance - CDL Unit
2206 Eastview Parkway
Conyers, GA 30013

Application Process

Please complete the application packet in its entirety to enable us to complete the process in a timely manner.  It is advisable when mailing to use certified or mailing that can be tracked.  Our goal is to complete the processing of your application within 30 business days.  Once the application and supporting documentation are received, we will contact you within 7-10 business days.